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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merritt, Physiatrist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Lisa Merritt, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Merritt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merritt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merritt’s office at (941) 255-8198.
What languages does Dr. Merritt speak?
Dr. Merritt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Merritt typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Merritt diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Merritt. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Concussion
- PCS
- Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
- Lingering concussion symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0781: Postconcussional syndrome
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAD: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Merritt typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Merritt may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Merritt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merritt accept my insurance?
Dr. Merritt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 255-8198 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merritt accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Merritt in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merritt's office located?
What is Dr. Merritt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407989973.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merritt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merritt
What is Dr. Lisa Merritt's specialty?
Dr. Merritt is a Physiatrist near San Leandro, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Lisa Merritt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Marshall Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lisa Merritt accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Merritt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lisa Merritt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merritt's office at (941) 255-8198 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lisa Merritt?
Please contact Dr. Merritt's office at (941) 255-8198 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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